Risk Management


Risk Based Integrated Internal Audit™

We specialize in enhancing internal controls, mitigating risks, improving processes, reducing costs, eliminating redundancies, enhancing efficiency, and automating processes.

Tailored Solutions:

Our solutions are tailored to align with your scale, growth objectives, resources, and industry best practices. We conduct thorough root cause analysis, implement system based controls, perform comprehensive risk assessments, and conduct impact analysis to ensure our solutions are effective and efficient.

Proprietary Methodology and Analytics:

We leverage our vast experience to recommend industry best practices and use big data analytics tools to provide data-driven insights. We use a cloud based reporting tool. Our methodology is aligned with industry standards of COSO and IIA standards.

Trusted Partner:

With the trust of over 500 companies in India and globally, we have established ourselves as the preferred choice for internal audit requirements. Our reputation is built on delivering high-quality services that add value to our clients' businesses.

Flexible Engagement Models:

We offer both fully outsourced and co-sourced internal audit models, allowing us to collaborate seamlessly with your existing Internal Audit department when needed. This flexibility ensures that we can tailor our approach to meet your specific needs and requirements.

We have made strategic investments in cutting-edge tools and technology to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Our in-house tools cover a wide range of functions, including trend analysis, data analytics, data mining, and continuous auditing. Additionally, we have implemented a Cloud-Based Audit Tool that centralizes audit planning, review, execution, and reporting, leading to:

  1. Shorter Timelines: Online collaboration streamlines processes, reducing the time required for audits.
  2. Implementation Tracker: We incorporate an implementation tracker for monitoring progress and efficient escalation management when needed. Implementation track record of audit recommendations is a key measure of successful internal audit function and in most clients our implementation rate is between 90 to 95 %.

Technology
In our risk-based internal audits, we leverage cutting-edge data analytics tools and control rating indices to evaluate and benchmark corporate governance processes and the control environment. We harness the power of Big Data Analytics to gain enhanced insights into the business.

To streamline our processes and minimize errors, we employ repeatable scripts, resulting in reduced man-hours and increased accuracy. We also conduct population-level analyses wherever applicable, ensuring a thorough and comprehensive examination.

Knowledge Database
Our extensive knowledge database, meticulously curated over four decades, encompasses a comprehensive repository of risks, compliance standards, and desired controls. This repository is consistently updated to align with the ever-evolving risk and control landscape, ensuring its relevance. It serves as a valuable resource, providing access to leading best practices spanning various industries.

Confindentiality
We maintain the highest level of data confidentiality through our proprietary tools, employing dedicated server storage for added security. Our in-house developed custom automation tools are designed to minimize manual effort and errors, enhancing efficiency. Additionally, we utilize specific Excel-based tools tailored for tasks such as identifying duplicates, inconsistencies, and discount claims, among others.


Corporate Governance Framework

We are committed to assisting companies in establishing strong governance and compliance practices. Our comprehensive services encompass the following:

1. Assisting companies in establishing an effective Whistle-Blower policy with:
- Direct access to the Audit Committee Chair
- Protection against victimization
- Internal disclosure and website disclosure of the Vigil Mechanism

2. Developing and testing systems for legal compliance.

3. Creating Audit Committee Charter.

4. Adhering to clause 49 of the listing agreement, including Audit Committee requirements.

5. Evaluating, reviewing, and testing internal controls and processes for Board certifications, including documentation.

6. Using control rating indices for governance and internal control assessment.

7. Crafting Business Code of Conduct and Financial Powers Delegation Document.

Our goal is to empower organizations with the tools and practices needed to foster transparency, compliance, and robust governance, ensuring their sustained success in today's complex business environment.

Enterprise Risk Management Framework

We develop Risk Management Frameworks to assist companies in identifying and addressing key risks across multiple domains, including strategic, operational, financial, reporting, legal, and regulatory. Our approach involves:

- Identifying and prioritizing risks.
- Developing strategies to minimize and control these risks.

At Mahajan & Aibara, we provide:


A comprehensive risk inventory categorized by process and industry.


A comprehensive risk inventory categorized by process and industry.


A repository of corresponding controls for each risk.


A repository of corresponding controls for each risk.


A wealth of knowledge encompassing significant issues and best practices.


A wealth of knowledge encompassing significant issues and best practices.

Our goal is to empower businesses to proactively manage risks, safeguard their operations, and thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.

Design Of Business Processes & Systems Architecture

We are your trusted partner in enhancing business efficiency and effectiveness. We specialize in optimizing operations by:

- Designing key business processes (BPD), business process re-engineering (BPR) and standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Reviewing existing practices to introduce best practices, resulting in increased efficiency, streamlined workflows, and improved management information systems (MIS) and customer satisfaction.

Our expertise spans various domains, including Inventory Management, Finance & Accounts, Buying Practices, Costing, Budgeting & MIS, Logistics & Distribution, Sales & Dispatches, Receiving, Project Management & Capital Expenditure, Retail Chains, Credit Control, Outsourcing, Imports & Exports, Branch Networks, and Delegation of Financial Powers, among others.

Our role encompasses:


Designing, mapping, documenting, and evaluating business processes.


Designing, mapping, documenting, and evaluating business processes.


Transition from the current "as-is" state to a standardized "to-be" future state.


Transition from the current "as-is" state to a standardized "to-be" future state.


Defining roles, responsibilities, key result areas, and control checkpoints.


Defining roles, responsibilities, key result areas, and control checkpoints.


Preparing service offerings and service level agreements.


Preparing service offerings and service level agreements.


Conducting system readiness testing and business simulations before the "go-live" phase.


Conducting system readiness testing and business simulations before the "go-live" phase.


Identifying gaps, exceptions, and recommending necessary improvements.


Identifying gaps, exceptions, and recommending necessary improvements.

Our goal is to empower businesses to operate at their peak efficiency by optimizing processes, defining roles and responsibilities, and ensuring seamless transitions to standardized future states. We strive to bridge gaps, enhance control, and drive continual improvement to achieve operational excellence.

Data Analytics

Our Data Analytics Services - where data transforms into insights, and decisions are powered by knowledge. In today's data-driven landscape, organizations seek to harness the full potential of their data to gain a competitive edge, make informed decisions, and drive innovation. Our Data Analytics Services are tailored to help businesses navigate this evolving landscape and extract actionable insights from their data treasure troves.

Our Data Analytics methodology is structured and results-driven, ensuring that data is transformed into valuable insights effectively. It encompasses the following key steps:


Data Collection

We gather data from diverse sources, ensuring its quality and integrity. This foundational step involves identifying reliable data sources and acquiring relevant information.


Data Collection

We gather data from diverse sources, ensuring its quality and integrity. This foundational step involves identifying reliable data sources and acquiring relevant information.


Data Cleansing

The collected data undergoes thorough cleansing to remove inconsistencies, errors, and redundancies, ensuring it is accurate and ready for integration.


Data Cleansing

The collected data undergoes thorough cleansing to remove inconsistencies, errors, and redundancies, ensuring it is accurate and ready for integration.


Data Integration

We integrate the cleansed data into a unified dataset, combining information from various sources to create a comprehensive view.


Data Integration

We integrate the cleansed data into a unified dataset, combining information from various sources to create a comprehensive view.


Data Exploration and Visualization

We explore data patterns and trends through advanced visualization techniques, transforming complex data into understandable and insightful visuals.


Data Exploration and Visualization

We explore data patterns and trends through advanced visualization techniques, transforming complex data into understandable and insightful visuals.


Statistical Analysis and Modelling

Utilizing statistical methods, machine learning, and predictive modelling, we extract meaningful insights, identifying patterns, anomalies, and opportunities.


Statistical Analysis and Modelling

Utilizing statistical methods, machine learning, and predictive modelling, we extract meaningful insights, identifying patterns, anomalies, and opportunities.


Data Interpretation and Reporting

Our experts interpret the analytical findings in the context of your business, translating data into actionable recommendations and presenting them through customized reports and dashboards.


Data Interpretation and Reporting

Our experts interpret the analytical findings in the context of your business, translating data into actionable recommendations and presenting them through customized reports and dashboards.

Our goal is to empower your organization with data-driven decision-making capabilities. Through our Data Analytics Services, we aim to:

- Unlock the hidden potential of your data, providing you with a competitive advantage.
- Enhance operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement.
- Enable proactive decision-making through predictive analytics.
- Improve customer experiences and engagement.
- Support innovation and strategic planning.

With Mahajan & Aibara's Data Analytics Services, your data becomes a strategic asset, guiding your organization towards success in an increasingly data-centric world.


Internal Financial Controls (IFC / ICFR)

In today's complex business landscape, effective internal controls are essential. Our Internal Control Testing Services ensure process integrity, compliance, and reliability. We conduct rigorous testing, analyze thoroughly, and provide actionable insights to safeguard your operations and meet regulatory requirements. Using advanced data analytics tools and rating indices, we assess internal controls for alignment with business operations, benchmarking corporate governance processes, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance controls and address deficiencies.

Our Internal Control Testing methodology is a comprehensive and systematic approach aimed at assessing the effectiveness of your internal controls. It involves the following key steps:


Risk Assessment

We identify and prioritize key business risks and objectives, tailoring our testing approach to your unique needs.


Risk Assessment

We identify and prioritize key business risks and objectives, tailoring our testing approach to your unique needs.


Control Evaluation

We examine the design and implementation of your internal controls, assessing their adequacy in mitigating identified risks.


Control Evaluation

We examine the design and implementation of your internal controls, assessing their adequacy in mitigating identified risks.


Testing and Evidence Gathering

We perform testing procedures to gather evidence on the operating effectiveness of your controls. This includes walkthroughs, sample testing, and data analysis.


Testing and Evidence Gathering

We perform testing procedures to gather evidence on the operating effectiveness of your controls. This includes walkthroughs, sample testing, and data analysis.


Findings and Analysis

We analyze the results of our testing, identifying control deficiencies, weaknesses, or areas for improvement.


Findings and Analysis

We analyze the results of our testing, identifying control deficiencies, weaknesses, or areas for improvement.


Recommendations

We provide actionable recommendations to strengthen controls, streamline processes, and enhance compliance.


Recommendations

We provide actionable recommendations to strengthen controls, streamline processes, and enhance compliance.


Documentation and Reporting

We document our findings and provide clear and concise reports, including management and board-level summaries.


Documentation and Reporting

We document our findings and provide clear and concise reports, including management and board-level summaries.

Our goal is to provide you with confidence in the robustness of your internal controls. Through our Internal Control Testing Services, we aim to:

- Enhance the reliability of your financial reporting.
- Mitigate the risk of fraud, errors, and non-compliance.
- Optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Facilitate informed decision-making at all levels of your organization.

You can rest assured that your internal controls are not only in place but also effective in safeguarding your organization's assets and reputation.

SOX, GDPR, SEBI and Other Legal Compliances

Compliance is a strategic asset. In today's ever-evolving regulatory landscape, organizations face complex and stringent requirements across various domains. Our Compliance Services are tailored to help businesses navigate these challenges, ensuring they meet the highest standards of compliance while optimizing their operations.

Our Compliance Services methodology is founded on a structured and proactive approach to address regulatory requirements effectively. It encompasses the following key steps:


Regulatory Assessment

We conduct a thorough assessment of your specific regulatory obligations, whether it be SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Legal Compliance, or SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) requirements.


Regulatory Assessment

We conduct a thorough assessment of your specific regulatory obligations, whether it be SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Legal Compliance, or SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) requirements.


Gap Analysis

We identify gaps and potential areas of non-compliance within your existing processes, policies, and procedures.


Gap Analysis

We identify gaps and potential areas of non-compliance within your existing processes, policies, and procedures.


Customized Compliance Framework

Based on our assessment and gap analysis, we design a tailored compliance framework that aligns with your business objectives and regulatory obligations.


Customized Compliance Framework

Based on our assessment and gap analysis, we design a tailored compliance framework that aligns with your business objectives and regulatory obligations.


Implementation

We assist in the implementation of compliance measures, ensuring that policies, procedures, and controls are effectively integrated into your organization.


Implementation

We assist in the implementation of compliance measures, ensuring that policies, procedures, and controls are effectively integrated into your organization.


Monitoring and Testing

We conduct ongoing monitoring and testing to assess the effectiveness of your compliance measures, with a focus on continuous improvement.


Monitoring and Testing

We conduct ongoing monitoring and testing to assess the effectiveness of your compliance measures, with a focus on continuous improvement.


Reporting and Documentation

We provide comprehensive documentation of compliance efforts and reporting to relevant regulatory bodies, as required.


Reporting and Documentation

We provide comprehensive documentation of compliance efforts and reporting to relevant regulatory bodies, as required.

Our goal is to provide you with peace of mind regarding compliance while optimizing your business operations. Through our Compliance Services, we aim to:

- Ensure full adherence to regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of fines, penalties, and reputational damage.
- Enhance data protection and privacy standards to meet GDPR requirements.
- Streamline legal compliance processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitate adherence to SEBI regulations, ensuring sound governance and investor protection.

You can confidently navigate the complex regulatory landscape, turning compliance into a competitive advantage and strategic asset for your organization.